Award-winning Spybird Theater's Eye of the Storm is a fairy tale told with rod and hand puppets, shadows and original music. It presents a visual word that explores community and staying connected. A family show appropriate for ages 8 and olderTime: 6:30 p.m. Admission: Adults, $8; children, $4Telephone: 603-989-5500

This Irish Dance Spectacular captures the imagination and transforms an age-old art form into a grand and glorious adventure for audiences of all ages. Cash bar. Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $26-$30

Place yourself and your family in the center of maple sugaring on a New Hampshire farm. Take a 20-minute horse-drawn wagon to a real sugar shack to see how a real sugar shack operates and learn about all the equipment involved in sugar making and then taste the results. Visit the Animals The Oakhurst Dairy Discovery. Plan on spending two houars of more. Space is limited; reserve your places soon. Dates: March 7 and 8, 14 and 15. Email: john@charmingfare.comTime: $19 per person; children 23 months old and younger, free Admission: Various check-in times from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Telephone: 603-483-5623

From tapping a tree to tasting maple syrup, guests will have hands-on participation in every step of the syrup making process. The program involves a 20-minute walk to the sugar house—please note that you will be hiking back uphill after the program. Please wear boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be provided as needed. Held every Saturday in March. Reservations required. Please phone. Email: info@prescottfarm.orgTime: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.. Admission: Adults, $8; children age 4 to 12, $7Telephone: 603-366-5695

Five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and world renowned singer Diana Krall makes her long awaited return to The Music Hall in support of her “Wallflower World Tour.”
Krall will be performing pop classics such as The Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreaming” and the Eagles’ “Desperado,” and Bob Dylan’s “Wallflower,” which inspired the album’s title track, among others. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $70-$165Telephone: 603-436-2400

Fans of Southside Johnny and the Jukes agree that the band's live concerts deliver a good-time rock and roll show. The musical roots of Southside Johnny, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi all grew from Jersey Shore music scene. Southside and the Jukes have produced thirty albums and have performed their classic blend of R&B and rock thousands of times around the globe. Cash bar. Patrons under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.Time: Doors open 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. Admission: $24-$28Telephone: 603-332-2211

Southside and the Jukes have performed their mix of R&B and rock around the globe. *Cash bar *Patrons under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult.Time: 8 p.m. Admission: Consult event websiteTelephone: 603-335-1992

Ian Case’s last performance left the audience exhilarated, exhausted, amazed and enthralled. He is only about one of five musicians worldwide to tackle the acoustic double-necked guitar in earnest. "Ian Ethan represents something so new in musical approach, that the result is near impossible to pigeon hole into a 'sounds like' statement …" (Peter Bruce Wilder). A pre-concert dinner is available. Reservations are required for dinner and recommended for the show. BYOB.Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: Show, $15; dinner & show, $35

The exciting, high-energy 20-piece Compaq Big Band comes to Milly’s Tavern, one of Manchester’s most fun entertainment venues. The band showcases the power of 14 horns, a cookin’ rhythm section, terrific instrumental soloists, and a phenomenal vocalist.

Session Americana is a musical experience unlike any other, a modern day hootenanny of original songs and tunes from the American songbook.Time: Show at 7:30 p.m.; cafe open for dinner and drinks at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $20Telephone: 603-989-5500

Hot Rize has been astounding the bluegrass world for over 30 years with a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional music with unique style, powerful songs, tight ensemble playing and dynamic stage show. Also appearing with Hot Rize will be guests Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers.Time: 7 p.m. Admission: Adults, $40-$45; seniors, $38-$43; youth, $25-$30Telephone: 603-535-2787

Take a guided tour of the live animal trails. The staff naturalist will discuss how native animals are well-adapted for the winters in New Hampshire. Be ready to snowshoe and see beautiful wild animals. Snowshoes will be provided. Every Saturday and Sunday through March. Register in advance by phone.Time: 1-3 p.m. v Admission: $10Telephone: 603-968-7194

Experience a relaxing trip aboard on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Evening rides travel along trails still brightly lit from the holiday season. Upon arrival at the old-fashioned winter social, warm up around large bonfires and enjoy hot dogs, roasted marshmallows and hot cocoa. When you’re ready to depart from the fires, just catch the next sleigh back to the farm. Plan on spending two hours. Rides offered Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Saturday nights. Dates: February 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28; March 1, 7, and 8.
Email: john@charmingfare.com.Time: Consult event website Admission: $25-$35Telephone: 603-483-5623

The Great North Woods Sled Dog Challenge is made possible through additional help from the Colebrook Ski-Bees, Pittsburg Ridge Runners and White Mountain Ridge Runners. The schedule of events and updates may be found online at www.NHStageRace.com.Time: 9 a.m. Admission: See website for details

The annual Manchester St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrates all things Irish. Bring your kilt and enjoy the bagpipes at this annual downtown Manchester event. More than 70,000 people line the one-mile parade course along Elm Street, from Salmon to Auburn Streets. The parade steps off at noon. The parade will step off at Noon, rain or shine, and proceed from Salmon to Central Street.Time: Noon-3 p.m.